Friday, August 31, 2012

Goodwill Bookshelf

Found this little bookshelf at Goodwill for $5!!! It's solid wood except the back. I can think of all sorts of uses for this little cutie and I finally had time to paint it.

I started by lightly sanding the entire piece, although Annie Sloan Chalk Paint says you do not need to. Then I used Pure White A.S. Chalk Paint.

Then I took a fine sanding block to the entire piece. I wanted it to look pretty aged, so I sanded a lot. I sanded a little less on the sides, because I knew I was going to do the chevron stripes. Here is the top.

Next, I taped off the section I wanted to paint the chevron lines on and began painting with A.S. Duck Egg Blue. I also added a couple free-handed thinner lines. I knew I wanted everything to look aged/beachy, so once I took the tape off, I did a little more sanding over the chevron accent. What do you think?

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Now....this was actually my first time attempting chevron lines... they're not my friend... I have looked at a couple people's DIYs, but none of them have made it any easier. Am I over complicating this or what? What have you found helpful. PLEASE share! But I do love my little shelf and how it turned out.

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I like to keep things simple. Rustic Silk is a "go to" blog on keeping life's projects simple. I'm not always the best at this, but I feel like I am always working toward that goal. This is a place I can record all the projects, ideas, and changes that come up.
Keeping it sweet & simple,
Bethany